Traffic heading towards the Army and Navy roundabout is particularly heavy on Van Diemans Road , eastbound on the A1060 Parkway and the A138 Chelmer Viaduct.

There is also heavy congestion on Springfield Road heading towards the city centre and Victoria Road by Chelmsford Railway Station is also experiencing some delays.

Meanwhile, Westway in Widford is also facing heavy traffic in both directions.

Traffic on Westway is also heavier than normal

It all comes after two separate crashes on the A12 today, including a three vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway near the Boreham Interchange and a two vehicle accident heading towards London between Galleywood and Howe Green.